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S E P T E M B E R 2 01 0
H A R DWO O D M AT T E R S
T H E VO I C E O F T H E H A R DWOO D I N D U ST RY
SOCIAL NETWORKING:
FI NDING WAYS TO I NCORPORATE SOCIAL MEDIA
I NTO THE FOREST PRODUCTS INDUSTRY
ST RO N G RO OTS . G LO BA L R E AC H .
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DEPARTM ENTS
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Education Spotlight
Rules Corner
Tally Sheet
READER SERVICES
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President's Message
Executive Director's
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Inside NHLA
Calendar
Job Board
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IN THIS ISSUE...
CONTENTS
W W W. N H L A .C O M
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S OCIAL NETWORKING: Finding Ways To Incorporate Social Media Into The Forest Products Industry
By Iris B. Montague
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UCHESNAY SCHOOL CELEBRATES
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75TH ANNIVERSARY
By Colin Bettison
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OUR SUCCESSION PLAN Y
IS DESIGNED!
By David Jacobs
S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 0 H A R D W O O D M AT T E R S 1
H A R D W O O D M AT T E R S
T H E VO I C E O F T H E H A R DWO O D I N D U ST RY
THE MISSION OF NH LA
To serve NHLA Members in the North American hardwood
lumber industry by: maintaining order, structure, rules, and
ethics in the changing hardwood marketplace; providing
member services unique to the hardwood lumber industry;
driving collaboration across the hardwood industry to
promote demand for North American hardwood lumber
and advocate the interest of the hardwood community
in public/private policy issues; and building positive
relationships within the global hardwood community.
September 2010 ▪ Issue 105
National Hardwood Lumber Association
PO Box 34518 ▪ Memphis, TN 38184-0518
901-377-1818 ▪ 901-382-6419 (fax)
info@nhla.com ▪ www.nhla.com
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
MISSION LEADERS
Ted Rossi
Rossi Group
President
Nancy Arend
Weyerhaeuser Hardwoods
Industry Advocacy & Promotion
Dave B. Redmond
Highland Hardwood Sales, Inc.
First Vice President
Chuck Bice
Sweeney Hardwoods
Unique Services
James W. Howard
Atlanta Hardwood Corp.
Past President 2006–2008
Chip Dickinson
Anderson-Tully Lumber Co.
Structure
Mark A. Barford, CAE
Executive Director
Rick Ekstein
Weston Forest Group
Membership & Marketing
NHLA STAFF
Pem Jenkins
Turn Bull Lumber Company
Rules
Mark A. Barford, CAE
Executive Director
m.barford@nhla.com
Renee Hornsby
Director of Communications/Editor
r.hornsby@nhla.com
Holly Weir
Graphic Designer
h.weir@nhla.com
The views of contributions do not necessarily reflect the positions of NHLA. All advertisements for Hardwood
Matters are accepted and published with the understanding that the advertiser and/or advertising agency are
authorized to publish the entire contents and subject matter thereof. The advertiser and/or advertising agency will
defend, indemnify and hold any claims or lawsuits for libel violations or right of privacy or publicity, plagiarisms,
copyright or trademark infringement and any other claims or lawsuits that may arise out of publication of such
advertisement. NHLA neither endorses nor makes any representation or guarantee as to the quality of goods and
services advertised in Hardwood Matters. Copyright 2010. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part
without written permission is prohibited.
Chris Churchill
Interim Director of Education
Denise Stewart
Director of Finance
Thomas Walthousen
Director of Industry Relations
Lisa Browne
Convention Director
Jack English
Interim Chief Inspector
ADVERTISER INDEX
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National Forest Products Practice
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Indiana Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company
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The Jacobs Team
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Laidig Systems, Inc.
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The Lilly Company
NHLA Hardwood Matters
Pendu Manufacturing Inc.
Pike Lumber Co.
Quality Hardwoods Ltd.
Ron Jones Hardwood Sales, Inc.
U•C Coatings Corporation
Rich Hascher
Inspector Training School Instructor
Wayne Tomas
Technical Services Director
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Larry Evans
Industrial Timber & Lumber
Inspector Training School
Orn Gudmundsson, Jr.
Northland Corporation
Finance
Skip Holmes
Thomas & Proetz Lumber Co.
Continuing Education
Sally Johnson
Batey, Ltd.
Inspection Services
Bob Mitchell
Mitchell Forest Products, Inc.
Membership
Greg Patenaude
Péladeau Lumber, Inc.
Marketing
Jack Shannon
J.T. Shannon Lumber Company, Inc.
Hardwood Promotion
Joe Snyder
Fitzpatrick & Weller, Inc.
Rules
Kevin Trussell
Timber Mountain Hardwoods
Convention
For advertising inquiries:
Contact Leah Covington, Marketing Director at l.covington@nhla.com or 901-399-7551.
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S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 0 H A R D W O O D M AT T E R S
CONT RI BUTORS
Dr. Iris Montague is a Research Forester with the USDA Forest Service’s Northern Research
Station in Princeton, West Virginia. She has been with the Forest Service since 1995 and has
provided assistance to the forest products industry in a variety of capacities. In her earlier years
as a researcher she was responsible for collecting data for and publishing the Forest Service’s
annual Timber Product Output (TPO) reports. Her current interests include forest products
certification, forest product competitiveness, globalization, non-traditional forest products, and
social media networking in the forestry industry. Dr. Montague received her B.S. (Forestry
Management) and MBA (Marketing) from Alabama A&M University and a Ph.D. in Forestry
Resources with a concentration in Marketing and Finance from the University of Georgia.
David Jacobs has been with The Jacobs Team for 20 years and its
President 8 years. Earning a B.S. in Marketing from Canisius College
in Buffalo, New York, his practice focus is in “Business Succession” of
private businesses. A lifetime member of the Million Dollar Round
Table, he participated and completed the University at Buffalo Center
for Entrepreneurial Leadership program. David has also done Christian
missionary work in Zambia, Africa with World Hope International. He
and his wife Laurieann and their 3 children reside in Hamburg, New York.
Luc Tremblay has served as
Principal/Director of the School
of Forestry & Wood Technology
Duchesnay since 2007. He is a
graduate of Laval University with
a B.A. in Management and Forest
Environment and holds a certificate
in Vocational and Technical Training.
He was previously employed as a
forest engineer from 1995 to 2002 by
Cooperative Forestry Portneuf and
by the Quebec Wildlife Federation
from 2002 to 2004. He has been
employed full time with the School
since 2004, serving as technician,
teacher and professional. He is
married with two children: an eight
year-old daughter and four year-old
son. He is an avid hunter, archer,
rifle shooter and camper. For Luc,
the forest provides his livelihood and
his hobbies and for him, “the forest is
his way of life.”
PRESIDENT'S
M ESSAGE
NHLA CONTI NUES EFFORTS TO
SUBSTITUTE APHIS CERTIFICATE
For some time, NHLA has been in discussions with the Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service (APHIS) to allow the replacement of the individual certificate
provided by APHIS with the NHLA Kiln Drying (KD) Certificate. In light of the
recent increase in fees, and the government’s plans to raise those fees again next year, the
acceptance of this certificate by countries that receive hardwood lumber could have a
significant savings impact for our exporting members. NHLA staff is prepared to take on
this program once it gains political acceptance from our global markets.
To advance these discussions, I traveled last month with Mike Snow of the American
Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) and visited three major port areas in China
(Shanghai/Tianjin, Guangzhou and Hong Kong) to solicit their help. In addition, we
met with the major industry players who utilize these ports and are also members and
officers in the China National Forest Products Industry Association. This group is the
umbrella association for all wood trade groups and has an official advisory capacity with
the Chinese Government to seek local industry support.
Moving forward, a set of formal meetings with the Chinese government will begin
early fall, which should bring a positive outcome. With the support of Jamey French,
representing the Hardwood Federation and Edward Avalos, United States Undersecretary
for Marketing and Regulatory Programs at USDA, we expect to advance this effort
toward a positive outcome.
The proposed structure effort will be acceptable for the following reasons:
■ Th
e NHLA Kiln Drying Certification Program achieves the same goals as the APHIS
Phytosanitary Certificate at less cost for both APHIS and the U.S. Hardwood industry.
NHLA staff is prepared to
take on this program once
it gains political acceptance
from our global markets.
■ NHLA already utilizes a very similar program under the NHLA Heat Treatment
certificate which has been accepted as an alternative by many of our trading partners.
Currently, Australia and Mexico already accept the KD Certificate in place of APHIS.
As our largest export destination market, China’s recognition will be a key first step
toward full acceptance globally, and will benefit our discussions and negotiations with
the European Union.
In addition to the significant savings for our NHLA exporting members this effort is
another fine example of NHLA fulfilling our mission statement of “providing member
services unique to the hardwood industry, advocating the interest of the hardwood
community in public policy, and building positive relationships within the global
hardwood community”.
I look forward to seeing you in Vancouver
and as always I am proud to serve as your
President.
Sincerely,
Ted Rossi, President and CEO
Rossi Group
Our global markets will continue to provide the growth for a healthy rebound in the
coming year and your Association remains vital, strong, and effective in that regard.
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S
MESSAGE
ASSOCIATIONS AND INDUSTRY
COOPERATE IN NEW PROMOTION EFFORTS
Over my years in the hardwood industry, I have had the privilege of being actively
involved with a multitude of cooperative industry efforts. These efforts include a
combination of industry donors and associations that pool their funds and resources to
reach a specific goal. The most recent example is the Hardwood Federation. Established
in Washington, DC, the Federation gave the Hardwood industry a strong voice and
presence that has an immediate benefit to the industry. The Hardwood Federation PAC
which sprung out of the Federation raised enough funds early on to be the second largest
wood industry PAC, and it has opened many doors to our issues.
The hardwood industry and its associations understand the full advantages of working
cooperatively. The encouraging news is… there is more to come in the area of Promotion.
Over the past few months, a number of hardwood industry leaders representing most
of the hardwood associations and various sectors have been meeting as an ad hoc group
called the United Hardwood Vision Project (UHP). One of the first projects UHP took
on was to hire a public relations firm to develop a research based hardwood branding
campaign. After a series of interviews, the group selected Gibbs and Soell (G&S) which
is based out of New York City.
G&S has already begun efforts to conduct in-depth research and development of
strategic hardwood branding for adoption throughout the industry – in other words
develop a central message that all of the hardwood industry can use. They are planning
to complete these efforts by the end of the year, so that a full promotional campaign
will be ready for launch early next year. Their hope is to “reinvigorate the image of
North American hardwoods and inspire increased consideration and sales.” This is a
lofty and promising goal.
In order to pay for the initial research, several companies came forward, along with
many associations including NHLA that are utilizing reserves to support the effort.
The Chairman of the project is Terry Brennan (Baillie Lumber) and staff support is
being provided by Grace Terpstra of Terpstra Associates, Washington, DC. Grace has
a long history of working with the industry and we thank her for her extra efforts with
this new project.
There have been several other cooperative promotion projects including the Hardwood
Council and the New Oak Promotion, but there is a new energy and excitement about
the UHP project that has sparked a lot of interest. NHLA will continue to support and
participate in these efforts and bring our skills and expertise to the table. In these tough
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The hardwood industry and
its associations understand
the full advantages of
working cooperatively…
there is more to come in
the area of Promotion.
times, working cooperatively is not an option
but a requirement.
Sincerely,
Mark Barford, CAE, Executive Director
National Hardwood Lumber Association
www.nhla.com
I NSIDE NHLA
BARFORD REPORTS ON INTERNATIONAL DIRECTION OF NHLA TO APPALACHIAN
HARDWOOD MANUFACTURERS, INC.
NHLA Executive Director Mark Barford recently made a short presentation to the Appalachian Hardwood
Manufacturers, Inc. during their summer meeting in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. Barford spoke about the
new “Partner” membership category and the direction from the NHLA leadership to expand the use of NHLA grades
around the world.
“With the 110 year old industry tested system of hardwood lumber grading that NHLA has perfected,” Barford said,
“the board felt the established rules need to be adapted worldwide. Rather than wait for some other country to develop
rules that we may not agree with, why not teach the world our system?” To do this, the NHLA Board established a new
category of membership that includes companies located anywhere in the world who deal with any species of hardwoods.
AHMI reported that the attendance was 185 people, which is up a full third from where it was last year, and most of the
owners and Presidents of the major manufacturers of Appalachian hardwoods were in attendance.
“We continue to enjoy a great partnership with the Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers, Inc. and appreciated the
chance to address them.” Barford noted. The next meeting for AHMI is March 3-6 in Ponte Vedra, Florida.
NHLA EDUCATION STAFF CONTI NUES TO
RECRUIT AND SUPPORT EDUCATION INITIATIVES
Chris Churchill, Interim Director of Education, recently concluded
two weeks of travel for NHLA from July 18 to July 30. During his
travels he attended a 4-Day Lumber Grading Short Course held
at the McKeever Environmental Learning Center in Sandy Lake,
Pennsylvania; taught by NHLA Field Inspector, Barry Kibbey.
“The Short Course setting offers a great opportunity for professionals
in the industry to gain a better understanding of the grading rules and
the way in which they are applied,” said Churchill.
He also visited with members of NHLA’s Inspector Training School
Committee while visiting Matson Lumber Company, Fitzpatrick &
Weller, Inc., and Industrial Timber & Lumber Company.Churchill
ended his travels in Greenville, Michigan, where he had the opportunity
to catch-up with the Inspector Training School’s Summer Program.
“The thirteen students are all doing well and are on pace to graduate
August 20,” said Churchill.
For more information about NHLA continuing education programs
or the Inspector Training School please contact Chris Churchill at
c.churchill@nhla.com or 901-399-7555.
SOCIAL
NETWORKING:
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FINDING WAYS TO INCORPORATE
SOCIAL ME DIA INTO THE
FOREST PRODUCTS INDUSTRY
By Iris B. Montague, Research Forester, USDA Forest Service
In the past two decades, the Internet has become a very important tool: it has changed the way we
obtain information, the way we communicate, and even the way we conduct business. Today, 24 percent
of all Americans have three or more computers in the home and Americans spend an average of 19 hours
online each week. In addition to the fact that the Internet plays a huge role in people’s lives, businesses
all over the world have embraced the Internet and are using this technology to enhance business
activities and productivity.
One newer Internet trend, social media networking, allows people to maintain their social relationships.
In a recent study, 52 percent of Internet users stated that the Internet was important or very important
in helping them maintain their social relationships (www.digitalcenter.org). Social networking also has
given businesses the ability to develop “social” relationships with their customers. Businesses can
be “up close and personal” with myriad consumers – a connection that was not possible before the
introduction of the Internet and social media.
Social media networks give forest products producers
a new outlet to pass along information and services to
their customers and the public.
What Is Social Media?
Social media has been defined in many different ways. One definition is “any online tool that allows
social interaction between groups of people through the sharing of content, profiles, opinions, insights,
experiences, and perspectives.” These tools may include message boards, podcasts, blogs, micro blogs,
lifestreams, bookmarks, networks, communities, wikis, and vlogs. There currently are hundreds of social
media network sites available online that cover a wide range of interests (i.e., business, politics, dating,
cooking, fashion) and cater to nearly every demographic group.
What Does Social Media Have To Do With Us?
Hardwood products companies benefit from having personal contact with their customers. To these
customers, it is vital to have quality products delivered in a timely manner and at a reasonable price.
Customers also expect to be kept well informed of any forestry/forest products-related news or trends
that may affect their bottom-line. Although the major companies may have well developed networks,
typical producers are smaller companies that lack the networks of their larger counterparts. In an
industry where the primary product produced (lumber) often is considered a commodity, it is often
difficult to compete based on product differentiation and price.
Social media networks give forest products producers a new outlet to pass along information and
services to their customers and the public. These networks also provide a new method for companies to
differentiate themselves from competitors.
In most cases, a company can register on a social media site for free. Given the current economic
conditions, these sites provide a powerful and cost-effective tool to smaller companies that do not
have the capital to allocate to large marketing/advertising expenditures.
The Internet is available all over the world,
providing companies access to markets that were
previously out of reach. Social media not only allows
companies to reach these markets, it also allows
them to communicate directly with customers and
develop relationships. In a global economy, this is
a very important component to businesses staying
competitive. Social media also allows businesses to
build and enhance their reputation and profile online.
Who better to inform the public about a company and
its activities than the company itself?
What Can We Do On a Social Media
Network?
Because of the wide-ranging orientations of the
different social media sites, the utility of these sites
is often limited only by the imagination. Consumer
awareness, customer service, product customization,
supply chain networking, consumer data collection,
and other communication activities may be conducted
using one or another of these forums and sites.
If you and your company
choose to ignore the world
of social media, you risk
losing access to new markets
and customers.
Some forest products industry members already
have found ways to utilize social media networks in
their daily business activities. Facebook, Twitter, and
LinkedIn are examples of popular sites that companies
have incorporated into their business strategies.[1]
Blogging has become an important way for people
with similar interest to communicate. Unlike mass
email distribution, blogs can be viewed by anyone
and are not restricted to a set of email addresses.
Members in the forest products community use blogs
to discuss current legislation that may impact business
such as the Lacey Act or the American Clean Energy
and Security Act. These blogs also have been used to
discuss topics such as the beauty of hardwood flooring
and the importance of safety in woodworking. The
subjects and information that can be discussed in blogs
are infinite.
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In an industry where the visual characteristics of a
product are very important, vlogs can be used as a
visual way to showcase products or an activity. Vlogs are
video blogs that have been utilized by forest products
companies to display the aesthetic qualities of floors,
furniture, and other forest products. They also have been
used to inform the public about wood related processes,
such as furniture making, lumber cutting, and even paper
making. Vlogs allow consumers to view products and
processes in the comfort of their homes.
Through social media sites, businesses can also post
relevant, up-to-date information about their company
and its activities. This allows forest products companies
to inform the public about community service projects
in which they are participating. It allows them to post
business contact information, as well as product prices
and store hours. It gives them the ability to post hiring
notices and reach potential employees that may have
been overlooked. Because people are no longer relying
on traditional printed media and look to the Internet first
for information, these outlets are an important way to
deliver information. Although most social media sites are
similar to websites, these sites allow social interaction,
can be located through search engines, and can be used
to direct traffic to a company’s main Web page.
Are There Other Forest Product
Companies On a Social Media Network?
Some may be surprised to hear that there are forest
product companies who are currently using social
media sites. A search on Facebook revealed that there
were over 500 pages dedicated to lumber and wood
products. Similar Internet searches revealed numerous
blogs about forest products, forestry, and woodworking
as well as Twitter posts from Lumber Liquidator and
similar companies.
An Internet search also revealed that NHLA member,
Baillie Lumber, was incorporating social media into its
business strategy. Company spokesperson, Jill Meyer,
said Baillie first joined Facebook in December 2009 and
started a blog in March 2010. While the company is a
beginner in the social media world, it may be ahead of
many of its counterparts. Though Meyer says it is too
early to determine what impact these tools are having
on business, company executives feel the future of the
forest products industry depends on developing new
ideas/ways to service customers. Meyer also thinks social
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10 MINUTES WITH...
LUC TREMBLAY
DIRECTOR, SCHOOL OF FORESTRY & WOOD TECHNOLOGY DUCHESNAY
By Colin Bettison
The School of Forestry and Wood Technology Duchesnay celebrates its 75th anniversary this
September. How and why did the School begin?
In 1913, a forest nursery was established in Berthierville to encourage reforestation by private landowners.
A Forest Warden School emerged from the nursery location and the School was relocated to the Duchesnay
forest station in 1935. Established for the specific purpose of educating and thus creating the staff of the
Canadian Forest Service, the School eventually evolved into a technical school that is now well-known
internationally. The first training sawmill was created in 1946 and three additional programs were introduced
to better ready the students for the industry: grading, saw filing, and sawing. A year later, the millwright and
wildlife warden programs were added.
What role does the location of the School play?
The School’s proximity to the forest plays a major role in the School curriculum and offerings. Duchesnay
has a nice forest with noble broad-leaved trees and it’s better than a nursery to give training course, it was a
logical choice to bring the School to the forest instead of a nursery. At the new school of Forestry and Wood
Technology of Duchesnay, we teach all the branches of the forest industry and yet we are only 30 minutes
away from Quebec City.
How many forestry schools like Duchesnay are there in Canada? In North America?
Just in the province of Quebec, there are seven other forestry training centers. We are probably one of a kind
because just last year we received a student from France and another from New-Brunswick province.
What sets Duchesnay apart from other forestry schools and how do you feel that Duchesnay prepares
students for the future?
Duchesnay is the only training center that teaches the NHLA lumber grading rules in the French language in
North America. We are the specialists of the deciduous forest. Our team of teachers and trainers are experts
in their respective fields and their advanced teaching methods and knowledge are popular with the students.
Throughout the years we have developed many contacts and partnerships with industries, government, and
other educational institutes such as University. The School’s outstanding reputation is widely known. The
popularity and expertise of Duschesnay gives graduates an edge and makes the search for employment easier
for students who are looking to reach the work market.
What educational tools does Duchesnay provide to students and is financial aid available?
With more than 120 students enrolled every year, Duscheny has a dedicated School counselor to help guide
our students toward their present and future goals. Regarding the financial aspect, certain measures are
available such as student loan programs and different grant funding to help students have the opportunity to
be a part of Duchesnay.
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School of Forestry and Wood Technology Duchesnay
What changes have been made to the School, to the curriculum
since its conception?
To keep up with technological advances and changes, the sawmill
is changed from time to time; the latest version was inaugurated in
2001. Since then, we have added new program offerings such as:
sugar maple production, manual felling and hauling with horses,
driving of heavy machinery on forest roads, and mechanized felling
and tree processing.
What types of programs does the School of Forestry and Wood
Technology Duchesnay offer?
The following is a listing of the different degrees of Vocational
Studies (DEP) offered by the School.
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
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Sharpening
Forest management
Ranking lumberyard
Protection and Exploitation of Wildlife
Manual felling and skidding forestry
Sawing
Forestry work and our newest program
Management of forest and wildlife
What does Duchesnay hope to achieve in the next 75 years?
We know that the wood/hardwood industry faces a big change and
that it won’t be the same as it was. There are new world wide players
and the market is changing. To pass through it, each industry must
find their own specialty – in a way to be their top notch. Our hope
is that the School of Forestry and Wood Technology Duchesnay
continues to be the leader in the industry. To uncover better ways
to teach and understand the forest, this is an ever changing industry
and we must continue to push our industry as far as it can go.
C EO CORNER
YOUR SUCCESSION PLAN IS DESIGNED!
By David Jacobs, President, The Jacobs Team
Timing and Commitment
Establishing logistics (i.e. economics, taxes, etc.) of an ownership
transition is the easy part. Though important, this is identifying
already known facts to assimilate an opportunistic result. A vital
part is emotion. The current owner/ownership group built or led the
organization for many years. ‘Letting go’ may be filled with emotion.
Hence, timing and commitment are necessities. Ensuring the next
generation is prepared, able and engaged is critical.
Setting individual, family and business goals for succession is
important. Appreciating life can maintain a series of hurdles, succession
can be voluntary or involuntary. The latter may be uncomfortable to
address. Yet, sickness or death of an owner should be considered. Often
dismissed is a plan to address the same potentially occurring with
an acquiring owner (e.g. next generation). Applying commitment to
analyze all life-events may prove prudent.
Energy and Momentum
Energy and momentum are elements to a successful result. Naming a
quarterback to drive the succession process on your behalf is crucial.
Likely involved in current business strategies, operations and selling,
it is helpful for a CEO to name a process-quarterback. A long-time
advisor (e.g. attorney, CPA, etc.) or firm specializing in this arena to
facilitate this process will ensure energy and momentum are continued.
Process
Recognizing process in the hardwood lumber business is important
to optimize customer satisfaction and business profitability, process is
also essential in business. Experience is sometimes a valuable resource.
Outside influences, such as government (i.e. estate tax, etc.), economy
and/or competition are intangible items, which could very tangibly
impact your plan. Family and shareholder (i.e. operating, nonoperating) meetings help in communicating with each other.
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Business succession in any industry is challenging. Emotion, control
and finances are simply a few issues which will influence the process
and result. Succeeding your business to the next generation or sale to
a third party is more than an event, agreement or transaction. It is a
process that evolves over time. It just happens to involve emotions,
control and finances. Five components are essential to optimize a
business succession.
Detail, Coordination and Timeliness
Attention to detail will never be replaced. The quarterback and advisor
team must pay attention to details for you, your family and business.
Recognizing multiple people and organizations may be involved,
simply coordinating meetings, preparing agendas and checking status of
outstanding follow items are part of the detail, coordination and timeliness.
Follow Up
Finishing strong is a desired life position. Finishing strong with your
business succession design will be a challenge, due to numerous business
obligations. Many meetings are held and time expended with, often
times, too little accomplished. Once documentation (i.e. agreements,
financials, etc.) is required, follow-up to conclude the process will be
refreshing to experience.
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SOCIAL NETWORKING
networking before deciding. Because most sites are free, if your company starts down this
road and you later decide that social media is not working, you can delete your account
without any financial penalties. On the other hand, if you and your company choose to
ignore the world of social media, you risk losing access to new markets and customers.
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media networking is an easy, time and costefficient tool that will allow it to reach new
markets and provide new services to consumers.
[1] Mention of any social media sites/services or companies is not meant as an endorsement, but merely
provided as examples for the convenience of readers. Additional information about the sites mentioned
can be found on their respective Web pages.
Why Should My Company Join the
Social Media Trend?
Some may think that social media is just a current
fad that will soon pass, but recent studies show
otherwise. There are now more than a million
Websites that are integrated with Facebook,
65 percent of the world’s top 100 companies
are using Twitter, and 24 hours of video
content is uploaded every minute on YouTube
(www.burson-marsteller.com). These statistics
demonstrate how relevant social media is today
and reveals that numerous companies have
realized social media networking is beneficial for
their business.
The forest products industry, often regarded as
a fragmented industry that lags in technology
adoption, could benefit from the social
interaction of these outlets. Social media
networks offer forest products companies the
ability to communicate with the public and
obtain up-to-date information on current trends.
Information that would take days and even
months to travel within business networks is now
available with a click of a button. In most cases,
the Internet is the first place consumers look to
find products and services. These social media
tools can be used as a reputation builder and as
a tool to enhance competitive advantage among
competitors, domestic and abroad.
It is important to remember that there is no “onesize fits all.” Although the use of Facebook or
Twitter may be very effective for one company, a
daily blog may work better for another depending
on goals and the amount of time a company
wants to invest in social media development.
With hundreds of social media sites available,
there is an opportunity for a company to develop
a mix of social media strategies that meets its
goals. Even if you feel sure social media has
nothing to offer your company and customers,
you should take time to investigate social media
EDUCATION
SPOTL IGHT
HARDWOODS 101 PROGRAM A TRI UMPH, DAT ES SET FOR 2011
NHLA recently concluded the second edition of the Hardwoods 101 program with great success. The 13 participants were very diverse
representing seven states, two provinces, and two countries, but shared the common goal of learning about the hardwood forest products
industry. The program’s purpose is to offer a “woods to markets” experience while gaining an appreciation and understanding of the integrated
chain on which the industry is built.
The program began with a day at the John Ross Tree Farm in Savannah, Tennessee. While on site, John Ross, Preston Padgett, Dr. Alan Houston
of University of Tennessee and Dr. David Mercker of University of Tennessee led participants through an in-depth, hands-on curriculum that
included tree identification, hardwood management, wildlife management and water quality.
Forest Management, Inc. (FMI) of Finger, Tennessee, provided students with a first-hand look at an active logging operation. While on site,
Steve Bond, FMI President and Mike Wolfe, FMI Timber Marketing Specialist taught the students basics of logging and allowed them to
witness harvesting of softwood and hardwood lumber. Guided sawmill tours were provided by Phillip Qualls of Graham Lumber Company in
Selmer, Tennessee and Mark Roach of Roach Sawmill in Savannah, Tennessee. Both companies are members of NHLA and employ alumni of
the NHLA Inspector Training School. Clayton Mobile Home in Savannah, Tennessee, provided the group with an in-depth overview of the
company and its production process; led by Lucian Howard, Plant Manager; DeWayne Eanes Production Manager; and Jimmie Joyner Sales
Manager. The program also included a tour of the Packaging Corporation of America paper mill in Counce, Tennessee, where Mike Fortune,
Customer Service Representative hosted participants throughout the plant.
Studies continued at NHLA Headquarters in Memphis where Judd Johnson and David Caldwell of the Hardwood Market Report updated the
participants on trends and the current state of the hardwood marketplace. Rich Hascher, NHLA Inspector Training School Instructor concluded
the program with a brief overview of lumber grades and discussion of their importance to the hardwood forest products industry.
“New to the industry, participating in the Hardwoods 101 program has given me the overall picture of the hardwood industry. I have
more confidence in my knowledge and feel that I now have ideas to share with others,” said Jenna Hormuth of Strata Forest Products in
Santa Ana, California.
Participants of Hardwoods 101 as follows:
Save the Date – Hardwoods 101
June 6 – 10, 201 1
16
William Alvia, Art for Everyday, Inc. | Toronto, ON, Canada
Mike Caruso, Matson Lumber Company | Brookville, Pennsylvania
Guillaume Genest, Primewood Lumber, Inc. | Drummondville, QC, Canada
Dan Hackett, Frank Miller Lumber Company | Union City, Indiana
Dana Hormuth, Strata Forest Products | Orange, California
Jenna Hormuth, Strata Forest Products | Orange, California
Celia Morris, Weyerhaeuser | Federal Way, Washington
Tony Pescaglia, Missouri-Pacific Lumber Company, Inc. | Fayette, Missouri
J.R. Saroyan, Saroyan Lumber Company | Huntington Park, California
Jacob Saroyan, Saroyan Lumber Company | Huntington Park, California
Magnus Stalhammar, Tupper Lake Hardwoods, Inc. | Tupper Lake, New York
Jeff Steed, Weyerhaeuser | Federal Way, Washington
Nick Thompson, Thompson Appalachian Hardwoods, Inc. | Huntland, Tennessee
For more information, contact Chris Churchill at 901-399-7555 or
c.churhcill@nhla.com.
RULES CORNER
END-TO-END BOW
By Jack English, NHLA Interim Chief Inspector
Welcome to the “Rules Corner.” My name is Jack English and I have been your Interim Chief Inspector since March, 2010. I live in the small
town of Edinburg, in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains in upstate New York with my wife Celeste and my daughter Paige, who is
beginning her senior year of high school. Many NHLA members in the northeast know me, given the fact that I have been a National Inspector
for over twenty-six years.
Since becoming your Interim Chief, I have received many calls and emails regarding rules and grade issues. A frequent question that I have been
asked is about the topic of the end-to-end bow of a board and how it affects grade. Page 10, paragraph 29 of the rule book states the definition
of a cutting. It states “in the common grades a cutting shall be flat enough to surface two sides to standard surface thickness after it has been
removed from the board.” You can have quite a bit of bow and still make the grade because the end-user is cutting the board into smaller pieces
or cuttings for their product. This eliminates much of the bow.
The rule book also states “in the grades of Select and Better, the entire board must be flat enough to surface two sides to standard surface thickness.”
I have inspected lumber behind a planer and most boards, even with two or three inches of bow, will surface. The planer rolls press the board flat
enough to permit surfacing of the entire board. While this is what the rule states, your customer or end-user still may not be happy with many
boards with this much bow.
I look forward to your questions and comments. I can be reached at j.english@nhla.com, or 518-366-1161.
TALLY SHEET
BB&T Insurance Services announced that it has been rated excellent in three
separate studies conducted by independent research group Greenwich Associates:
■ Greenwich 2010 Excellence Awards for Customer Satisfaction, National;
■ Greenwich 2010 Excellence Award for Customer Satisfaction in the
Southern Region; and
■ Greenwich 2010 Large Corporate Insurance Study.
The three awards were earned collectively by BB&T Insurance; McGriff,
Seibels & Williams, Inc.; and BB&T Insurance Services of California, Inc.
"Our dedication to relationship building, ethics and excellence are simply a
reflection of our vision and values, played out through our daily interactions
with our clients. The national excellence in customer service awards affirms
our teams' character, judgment and pride," said Randy Screen, chief insurance
marketing executive for BB&T Insurance Services. "It is rewarding to be
recognized for our ability to listen and develop solutions for clients through an
independent research study."
AHEC CONTINUES TO LOOK FOR NEW EXPORT MARKETS
FOR AMERICAN HARDWOODS
American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) is co-ordinating a major U.S.
hardwood presence at Turkey’s Intermob exhibition in Istanbul from October
16–20, 2010. This year’s U.S. hardwood pavilion, with its innovative design,
will build on the platform established at last year’s event with more U.S.
hardwood companies exhibiting and on stand demonstrations on how to grade
and select U.S. hardwood veneer and lumber.
According to AHEC’s European Director “Turkey is an exciting market for us
with an increasing use of hardwoods, and potential for further growth. The U.S.
hardwood industry can offer the market high quality timber that is a sustainable
and growing resource. We will only realize this potential by actively educating
the market on what we have to offer and by seeking stronger links with wood
producing industries in Turkey, and Intermob is an effective way for us to achieve
this. In order to support the efforts of our export companies, our main technical
publications and new interactive website have been translated into Turkish.”
AHEC will also host a mini conference during the show on Sunday,
October 17 which will focus on presentations and discussions on “How
U.S. hardwoods can benefit Turkish wood industries?," and will also include
workshops on veneer and lumber grading.
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EMERALD ASH BORER QUARANTINE
EXPANDED TO 43 COUNTIES IN
PENNSYLVANIA
Forty-three counties in Pennsylvania are now under a
quarantine that is intended to prevent the spread of the
invasive, tree-killing Emerald Ash Borer.
The Pennsylvania Agriculture Department has expanded
to include: Blair, Cambria, Cameron, Centre, Clarion,
Clearfield, Clinton, Columbia, Crawford, Cumberland,
Elk, Erie, Fayette, Forest, Franklin, Fulton, Greene,
Huntingdon, Jefferson, Lycoming, McKean, Montour,
Northumberland, Perry, Potter, Snyder, Somerset,
Tioga, Union, Venango and Warren.
The quarantine is intended to restrict the movement of
ash nursery, green lumber, and any other ash material
including logs, stumps, roots and branches from the
quarantine area. Because it is difficult to distinguish
between species of hardwood firewood, all hardwood
firewood and wood chips – including ash, oak, maple
and hickory – are considered quarantined.
According to Agriculture Secretary Russell C. Redding
the “Emerald Ash Borer poses a serious threat to
Pennsylvania’s nation leading hardwoods industry,
which contributes nearly $25 billion to the economy."
For more information about the quarantine, contact
Walt Blosser at 717-772-5205. For more information
about the Emerald Ash Borer, contact Sven-Erik
Spichiger at 717-772-5229. Information is also
available at www.agriculture.state.pa.us and searching
“Emerald Ash Borer.”
Photo © David Cappaert, MSU
BB&T INSURANCE EARNS THREE TOP AWARDS IN
CUSTOM ER SATI SFACTION
TALLY SHEET
WORKING WITH AMERICAN HARDWOODS”
SEMINAR SERIES TO CONTINUE IN BANGALORE
VIRGINIA TECH ANNOUNCES WORKSHOP FOR
ROUGH MILL YIELD IMPROVEMENT
The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) will host a
seminar entitled “Working with American hardwoods” in Bangalore
on September 30, 2010. The event will principally be geared towards
manufacturers who use hardwoods in the production of furniture,
flooring and joinery, while also providing important information for
interior designers, architects and hardwood importers.
Virginia Tech and Virginia Cooperative Extension in conjunction
with the USDA Forest Service's Wood Education and Resource
Center (WERC) will conduct a workshop on “Rough Mill Yield
Improvement Using Romi 3.1” to be held on November 8, 2010
from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wood Education and Resource
Center in Princeton, West Virginia.
The event will centre around two presentations, given by Roderick
Wiles, AHEC Director for Africa, Middle East, India and Oceania
and Bob Sabistina, AHEC Grading Consultant.
The Rough Mill Yield Improvement Using Romi 3.1 workshop is
designed to help rough mill managers, supervisors, and operators
to improve the performance of their rough mill, achieve reliable
quality and deliveries, and decrease costs.
Roderick Wiles will provide information on the U.S. hardwood
forest and its environmental credentials, as well as the variety and
commercial availability of American hardwood species and the
potential they offer for design and end use in India. Bob Sabistina
will provide an introduction to the grading of American hardwood
lumber according to the National Hardwood Lumber Association
(NHLA) rules, which will include a practical demonstration. The
event is designed to allow for full audience participation and there
will be plenty of time for questions and answers.
For more information on the workshop contact
Urs Buehlmann, Virginia Cooperative Extension at the
Department of Wood Science and Forest Products at
540-231-9759 or ubuehlm@vt.edu.
For further information, please contact AHEC’s India Representative,
Manav Sheth at manav@americanhardwood.org
GIBSON GUITARS WORKING WITH RAINFOREST
ALLIANCE ON WOOD SOURCING LEGALITY
Gibson USA, in an effort to continue and strengthen its commitment
and support of sustainability in its wood supply chain has announced
a plan to further address legality of such issues with the assistance from
the Rainforest Alliance. In late 2009, Gibson facilities in Nashville
were investigated by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service for allegedly
violating the Lacey Act, a law requiring that all wood products and
plants imported into the United States come from legal sources.
While on site, officials found rosewood from Madagascar, and the
investigation on its legality is still pending. Meanwhile, Gibson
Chairman and CEO, Henry Juszkiewicz, is taking steps to ensure that
the company’s entire supply chain comes from legal sources and will
work with the Rainforest Alliance toward eventually sourcing entirely
from Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified forests.
CALENDAR
WH ERE IN THE WOR LD IS N H LA?
Hardwood Federation Annual Meeting
Washington D.C. | September 14–15
Participating: Mark Barford, CAE, Executive Director
75 th Anniversary of the School of Forestry and
Wood Technology Duchesnay
Quebec, Canada | September 17
Appalachian Lumbermen’s Club
Asheville, NC | September 21
2010 NHLA Annual Convention
& Exhibit Showcase
Vancouver, BC, Canada | October 13–16
I N DUSTRY EVENTS
Furniture China
Shanghai, China | September 7–10
RISI North American Forest
Products Conference
ROMI 3.1 – Improve Lumber
Yield and Operation Efficiency
Boston, MA | October 6–8
WERC Princeton, WV | November 8
Virginia Tech College of Natural
Resources
Kentucky Wood Expo
Madisonville, KY | September 17–18
Irish Sustainable Building
Show 2010
North Star Expo – Logging/
Trucking/Sawmill Show
Dublin, Ireland | October 7–9
Small Log Conference 2011
Grand Rapids, MN | September 17–18
218-722-5013
janeabel@timberproducers.com
Intermob
Coeur d'Alene Resort, ID
March 23–25, 2011
Istanbul, Turkey | October 16–20
Fall High Point Market
London Design Festival
High Point, NC | October 16–21
London, UK | September 18–26
2010 SAF National Convention
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LAHLC 11 th Annual
Golf Tournament
Albuquerque, NM | October 27–31
Coast Mesa, CA | September 23
Costa Mesa Golf & Country Club
NAWLA Traders Market
Chicago, IL | November 3–5
CALENDAR
EDUCATION & TRAIN I NG
3-Day Lumber Grading
Short Course
Short Course
2011 Leadership, Management and
Development Program
Tianjin, China | September 1–3
Demeijia Facility
Instructor: Bob Sabistina,
International Consultant
Contact: Chris Churchill
901-399-7555 | c.churchill@nhla.com
Ridgeway, PA | October 25–28
Ridgeway Area School District –
St. Mary's High School
Instructor: Barry Kibbey,
NHLA National Inspector
Memphis, TN | Session 1: April 3–7, 2011
Washington, D.C. | Session 2: May 9–12, 2011
Inspector Training School –
163 rd Class
Short Course
Memphis, TN | September 8– December 10
NHLA Headquarters
Instructor: Rich Hascher Contact: Chris Churchill
Guangzhou, China | December 9–11
Guangzhou Yuzhu Timber
Wholesale Market
Instructor: Bob Sabistina,
International Consultant
Short Course
Indianapolis, IN | October 12–15
IHLA Headquarters
Instructor: Barry Kibbey,
NHLA National Inspector
Contact: Denice Helmbrecht
800-640-4452 W W W. N H L A .C O M
2011 Hardwoods 101
Memphis, TN | June 6–10, 2011
165 th Class
Memphis, TN
September 7– December 9, 2011
NHLA Headquarters
164 th Class
Memphis, TN | January 5– April 8, 2011
NHLA Headquarters
JOB BOARD
Lumber Inspector
Lumber Inspector
Quality Hardwoods, Inc. is looking for a Lumber Inspector for a modern,
high production hardwood sawmill in South Central Michigan. The ideal
candidate should be a self-motivated individual who is a graduate of
the NHLA Inspector Training School. The Inspector is responsible for
determining the grade and quality of products, applying NHLA rules to
determine board grade, applying grade marks to boards, evaluating boards
for upgrades and if appropriate, return board to edger, trimmer or resaw
for rework. The Inspector is also responsible for maintaining yard inventory
until lumber is shipped. This is a full-time, permanent employment
position. Quality Hardwoods is a well established company providing
excellent wages and benefit package. Send resume and references to: Quality Hardwoods, Inc.
PO Box 38 | Sunfield, MI 48890-0038
517-566-8061 | 517-566-3659 (fax)
info@qualityhardwoodsinc.com
Meister Log and Lumber Company (A division of Midwest Hardwood
Corporation) has an immediate opening for a hardwood lumber inspector. A NHLA Inspector Training School graduate is preferred along with
Walnut grading experience. Meister Log & Lumber Company is a major
hardwood manufacturer with tremendous growth potential. A division of
Midwest Hardwood Corporation, the Wisconsin based sawmills include
Meister Log & Lumber in Reedsburg, Park Falls Hardwoods in Park Falls,
and Buffalo Lumber & Tie in Fountain City.
Meister Log and Lumber Co.
1440 Laukant Street | Reedsburg, WI 53959
608-963-9909 | 608-524-3961 (fax)
stevenelson@midwesthardwood.com | www.midwesthardwood.com
Procurement Agent for North American Exports
Tradelink Wood Products Corporation is seeking a Procurement Agent
who will purchase and inspect green and kiln dried hardwood lumber. The Procurement Agent will work out of the Greensboro, North Carolina
facility and report to the Director of North American Exports, located
in Canada. Candidates need to be a qualified NHLA Inspector Training
School graduate. Salary is open to discussion. Interested candidates
should contact Mike Greetham, Director at:
4180 Morris Drive Unit 2 | Burlington Ontario, Canada L7L 5L6
905-333-51 1 1 ext. 226 | 905-333-5171 (fax)
mgreetham@tradelink-group.com | www.tradelink-group.com
Log Inspector
Savage Lumber Company located in Doyle, Tennessee has an opening for a Log Inspector to measure and grade logs received and sold.
Qualified candidates will have a working knowledge of hardwood species
and log grades. Savage Lumber is willing to train the right person. Salary
is based on experience. Savage Lumber Company
91 36 McMinnville Hwy | PO Box 39 | Doyle, TN 38559
931-657-2211 | 931-657-2214 (fax)
savagelumber@blomand.net
Bandmill Sawyer
Farrow Lumber Company is seeking an experienced Bandmill Sawyer in Cairo, Illinois. Qualified candidates should contact Tim Pleimann at tim@farrowlumber.com or (618) 734-0255.
Farrow Lumber Company
PO Box 547 | Cairo, IL 62914 22
Lumber Inspector
A hardwood concentration yard in middle Tennessee has an opening for
an experienced hardwood lumber inspector. Knowledge of both green
and kiln dried lumber of all species including walnut a plus. The position
offers a competitive salary and benefits, depending upon experience.
Hermitage Hardwood Lumber Sales
P.O. Box 698 | Cookeville, TN 38503 931-526-6832 | 931-526-4769 (fax)
info@hermitagehardwood.com | www.hermitagehardwood.com
Hardwood Order Puller
Boehm-Madisen Lumber Company is seeking a hardwood order puller. Qualified candidates must be able to drive a forklift, tally lumber and pull
hardwood orders to specifications. A NHLA Inspector Training School
certificate is a plus. Must have prior experience in handling hardwoods, be
able to throw lumber when putting orders together and have a solid work
history in the hardwood industry. Salary is $15.00 per hour.
Boehm-Madisen Lumber Company
N16 W22100 Jericho Drive | Waukesha, WI 53186
262-544-4660
john@boehm-madisen.com | www. boehm-madisen.com
Senior Lumber Inspector
Fred Netterville Lumber Company is a family owned business with other
58 years of operating experience. We are looking for a Senior Inspector
to grade Kiln Dried lumber with the ability to work it up if needed. Candidates should have at least 5 years experience. Salary is negotiable.
Fred Netterville Lumber Company
PO Box 857 | Woodville, MS 39669
601-888-4343 | 601-888-6469 (fax)
charlie@nettervillelumber.com | www.nettervillelumber.com
JOB BOARD
Lumber Inspector
Inter-Continental Hardwoods (ICH) is a major importer of hardwoods
from around the world. We distribute these woods to markets all over
North America. We are currently seeking a lumber inspector to inspect
our many woods for quality assurance. A graduate of the NHLA Inspector
Training School is preferred. Relocation assistance is available. Benefits
include, medical, dental, retirement plan, vacation and holidays. Salary is
negotiable.
Inter-Continental Hardwoods
6841 Malpass Corner Road | PO Drawer 119 | Currie, NC 28435
910-283-9960 | 910-283-9964 (fax)
ttriolo@ichardwoods.com | www.ichardwoods.com
Lumber Inspector
market. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree, the ability
to multi-task, and preferably have prior hardwood lumber and moulding
experience. The company offers a competitive salary with strong benefits.
Please send your resume and questions to: hardwoods2010@yahoo.com.
(Company Name Confidential)
Lumber Inspector 2nd Shift
Allegheny Wood Products located in Marble, Pennsylvania is seeking
a lumber inspector to work second shift. Interested candidates should
contact Paul Karg, Yard Supervisor.
Allegheny Wood Products, Inc.
Highway 208 | Marble, PA 16334 814-354-7304 | 814-354-7307 (fax) | www.alleghenywood.com
Baillie Lumber Co. seeks an experienced green and kiln dried hardwood
lumber inspector for its Clendenin Lumber Co. facility in Donalds,
South Carolina. Working knowledge of NHLA rules required. We offer a
competitive benefit and compensation package.
Please fax resume to: 864-456-7160. No phone calls please.
Mail resume to: Clendenin Lumber Co. | Attn. Inspector Position
1125 Smith St. Ext. | Donalds, SC 29638
Lumber Inspector
Hardwood Lumber Inspector
Hardwood Lumber Grader
Superior Hardwoods, a leader in the forest products industry, seeks an
experienced Hardwood Lumber Inspector at their Montezuma, Indiana
sawmill and concentration facilities. The ideal candidate will be a
graduate of the NHLA Inspector Training School with two to three years
of experience in grading hardwood lumber. Salary is commensurate with
experience and qualifications.
Lindsay Hardwoods, LLC is seeking a hardwood lumber grader with two
years experience grading green lumber and a thorough knowledge of
NHLA rules. Applicant must be able to grade and tally green lumber
on a greenchain and be able to upgrade for remanufacture. Candidates
should also be hardworking, flexible, and a team player with leadership
potential. Salary is based on experience $14 to $18/hr.
Lindsay Hardwoods, Inc.
PO Box 343 | Farmville, VA 23901 434-392-861 5 | 434-392-8615 (fax)
lindsayhardwoods@embarqmail.com
Superior Hardwoods offers a competitive salary and a full benefit package.
Applicants with a proven record of inspection credentials are sought.
Superior Hardwoods
6429 West 100 North | Montezuma, IN 47862 662-280-6075 | 765-245-2737 (fax)
dbailey@jtshannon.com | www.jtshannon.com
Sales Position
Allegheny Wood Products located in Marble, Pennsylvania is seeking a
lumber inspector to work the dry line day shift. Interested candidates
should contact Paul Karg, Yard Supervisor.
Allegheny Wood Products, Inc.
Highway 208 | Marble, PA 16334 814-354-7304 | 814-354-7307 (fax)
www.alleghenywood.com
Current job openings are posted by members at www.nhla.com.
For more information, visit www.nhla.com or contact Chris Churchill
at 901-399-7555 or email at c.churchill@nhla.com.
A leader in the hardwood distribution market for almost 100 years is
looking for sales candidates for its San Antonio, Texas division. The
position’s responsibilities include: territory management, quoting and
selling hardwood lumber products, filling trucks to capacity, quoting
custom millwork opportunities, proactive phone calling, and relationship
building. The environment is fast paced, and result oriented. The
company is dedicated to providing quality products in a competitive
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